A night at the ball

Cinderella, played by Cassidy Dorain, dances with the Prince, played by Alexander Damian, as Stepsister Portia, played by Sarah Hansen, tries to distract them. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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The Fairy Godmother, played by Alexandria Pisano, sprinkles magic dust over Cinderella, played by Cassidy Dorain, before she is transformed for the ball. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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The Fairy Godmother, Alexandria Pisano, sprinkles magic dust over Cinderella, Cassidy Dorain, during the opening night of 'Cinderella' at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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The Fairy Godmother, played by Alexandria Pisano, sings as Cinderella, played by Cassidy Dorain, is taken away in the carriage to the ball. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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An ensemble cast dances to 'Your Majesties,' on opening night of 'Cinderella' at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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Cinderella and the Prince dance at the ball during opening night of 'Cinderella' at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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The Herald, played by Alyssa Gauss, center, announces to the town in song, "The Prince is Giving a Ball." DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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Stepsister Portia, played Sarah Hansen, left, Stepsister Joy, played by Alaina Gauss, and the Stepmother, played by Grace Shackelford. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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Cinderella's stepsisters Portia, played by Sarah Hansen, and Joy, played by Alaina Gauss, and stepmother, played by Grace Shackelford, admire her dress for the ball. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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Cinderella, played by Cassidy Dorain, sings "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes," during opening night of "Cinderella" at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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Cassidy Dorain performs the lead role during the opening night of "Cinderella" at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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Alexander Damian is the Prince during opening night of "Cinderella" at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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The Prince, played by Alexander Damian, and the Queen, played by Jordan Crowley, share the stage during opening night of "Cinderella" at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

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The Prince, played by Alexander Damian, and the Queen, played by Jordan Crowley, share a scene during opening night of "Cinderella" at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove. DARNELL RENEE, FOR THE REGISTER

The classic fairytale of true love, evil and wicked siblings, and a little magic came to life Nov. 7 and 8 at The Gem Theater in The Arts & Learning Conservatory's production of “Cinderella.”.

The adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic continues this weekend. The curtain rises at 7 p.m. Friday and at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 714-741-9550 or visit artsandlearning.org.

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